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Which Country Paying the Most for Olympic Gold Medalists: Serbia in 3rd place, Israel in 2nd, and the 1st Place Goes to...Hong Kong has claimed the top spot for offering the highest prize money to gold medalists at the Paris Olympics.
Hong Kong Airport's Trick for Speeding Up Security ChecksHong Kong International Airport initiated pilot operations of a new in-flight baggage inspection system, the CT X-ray Scanner.
From Android to iOS: Microsoft's Big Shift in ChinaAccording to Bloomberg, Microsoft banned Android devices for its Chinese employees on the 8th. Starting in September, Microsoft will adapt the identity verification process for its Chinese branch through Apple devices. For employees to log into the system, they must go through an identity verification process using the authentication app and ID pass app. Microsoft […]
Diplomacy at Its Cutest: Hong Kong Receives Panda Pair from ChinaChina plans to gift Hong Kong a pair of giant pandas to mark the 27th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to Chinese sovereignty.
Doraemon Takes Over Hong Kong: A Summer of Fun and Film!The famous Japanese character Doraemon will land in Hong Kong from July 13 to August 4. According to Timeout, Hong Kong’s creative brand AllRightsReserved (ARR) is collaborating with Fujiko Pro to host a large-scale Doraemon exhibition in Hong Kong. The exhibition, named 100% Doraemon & Friends, celebrates the 90th anniversary of the birth of Doraemon’s […]
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Navigating the Regulatory Storm: Chinese Companies Opt for Hong Kong IPOsMany companies choose to go public in Hong Kong as a solution to the inactive Chinese stock market, as authorities tighten regulations and raise the Initial Public Offering (IPO) threshold. Expectations are rising that the stagnant Hong Kong IPO market will recover, but experts are cautious, fearing the flock of less competitive companies to the […]
China's Top Official: 'We Need to Hold Onto Bottom Line of National Security For the Development of Hong Kong"Reuters, Yonhap News A high-ranking Chinese government official in charge of Hong Kong policy emphasized the legitimacy of the Hong Kong version of the National Security Law (Hong Kong National Security Law), which went into full effect last March. According to Reuters on the 15th, Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs […]
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US and UK Express Concern Over Hong Kong's National Security Law PassagePhoto=Reuters/Yonhap News The Western world, including the United States, has expressed concern over Hong Kong’s Legislative Council (parliament) passing the “Hong Kong version of the National Security Law,” which could impose up to life imprisonment for treason and insurrection. According to the South China Morning Post, Vedant Patel, a Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, […]
Chinese Tourists Caught Groping Woman on Hong Kong BeachA controversy has arisen after a video was captured of middle-aged men approaching a Caucasian woman sunbathing in a bikini on a famous Hong Kong beach, where they made physical contact with her and forcibly took a picture with her. These men are known to be Chinese group tourists from China. In a 23-second video […]
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China Maintains Crypto Ban, Hong Kong Offers New Opportunities for Crypto Firms China's central bank emphasizes strict cryptocurrency regulations while Hong Kong adopts a more favorable approach with new licensing.
Xi Jinping’s Strong Call for Hong Kong to Match Macau’s Success on National Security Xi Jinping urges Hong Kong to emulate Macau's success, promoting stability and effective governance during the 25th anniversary celebrations.
Why Hong Kong’s WinterFest Should Be Your Next Holiday Getaway Hong Kong's WinterFest will be held until January 1, celebrating Christmas with a large-scale winter festival.
$154,000 for a Truffle? Hong Kong Auction Sets New Record for White Alba Truffle A 908-gram white truffle fetched $154,000 at the 25th Alba White Truffle World Auction in Hong Kong, raising $385,000 total.
$46M Romance Scam Uncovered: How a Hong Kong Crime Ring Used AI to Defraud Victims Hong Kong police arrested 27 in a romance scam using deepfake tech, defrauding victims of $46 million through fake relationships.
Big Brother in Hong Kong? Thousands More CCTV Cameras Coming Soon Hong Kong, already known for its vast network of surveillance cameras, is planning to expand its CCTV system significantly.
Which Country Paying the Most for Olympic Gold Medalists: Serbia in 3rd place, Israel in 2nd, and the 1st Place Goes to... Hong Kong has claimed the top spot for offering the highest prize money to gold medalists at the Paris Olympics.
Hong Kong Airport's Trick for Speeding Up Security Checks Hong Kong International Airport initiated pilot operations of a new in-flight baggage inspection system, the CT X-ray Scanner.
From Android to iOS: Microsoft's Big Shift in China According to Bloomberg, Microsoft banned Android devices for its Chinese employees on the 8th. Starting in September, Microsoft will adapt the identity verification process for its Chinese branch through Apple devices. For employees to log into the system, they must go through an identity verification process using the authentication app and ID pass app. Microsoft […]
Diplomacy at Its Cutest: Hong Kong Receives Panda Pair from China China plans to gift Hong Kong a pair of giant pandas to mark the 27th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to Chinese sovereignty.
Doraemon Takes Over Hong Kong: A Summer of Fun and Film! The famous Japanese character Doraemon will land in Hong Kong from July 13 to August 4. According to Timeout, Hong Kong’s creative brand AllRightsReserved (ARR) is collaborating with Fujiko Pro to host a large-scale Doraemon exhibition in Hong Kong. The exhibition, named 100% Doraemon & Friends, celebrates the 90th anniversary of the birth of Doraemon’s […]
Hong Kong to Dazzle Visitors with Monthly Firework and Drone Shows Hong Kong is set to host monthly fireworks and drone shows this year. According to Lifestyle Asia, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) plans to present fireworks and drone shows every month as part of its tourism policy. The first fireworks show took place at Victoria Harbor at 8 p.m. on the first day of […]
Navigating the Regulatory Storm: Chinese Companies Opt for Hong Kong IPOs Many companies choose to go public in Hong Kong as a solution to the inactive Chinese stock market, as authorities tighten regulations and raise the Initial Public Offering (IPO) threshold. Expectations are rising that the stagnant Hong Kong IPO market will recover, but experts are cautious, fearing the flock of less competitive companies to the […]
China's Top Official: 'We Need to Hold Onto Bottom Line of National Security For the Development of Hong Kong" Reuters, Yonhap News A high-ranking Chinese government official in charge of Hong Kong policy emphasized the legitimacy of the Hong Kong version of the National Security Law (Hong Kong National Security Law), which went into full effect last March. According to Reuters on the 15th, Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs […]
NVIDIA Boosts Collaboration with Chinese Carmakers: BYD, Xiaopeng, and More Photo=BYD NVIDIA announced on the 18th at the opening of the annual developers’ conference, GTC (GPU Technology Conference) 2024 that it is expanding its cooperation with Chinese automakers like BYD. According to a Securities Times report, they will provide the next-generation vehicle chip “DriveThor” for BYD vehicles next year. DriveThor is a car computer that […]
US and UK Express Concern Over Hong Kong's National Security Law Passage Photo=Reuters/Yonhap News The Western world, including the United States, has expressed concern over Hong Kong’s Legislative Council (parliament) passing the “Hong Kong version of the National Security Law,” which could impose up to life imprisonment for treason and insurrection. According to the South China Morning Post, Vedant Patel, a Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, […]
Chinese Tourists Caught Groping Woman on Hong Kong Beach A controversy has arisen after a video was captured of middle-aged men approaching a Caucasian woman sunbathing in a bikini on a famous Hong Kong beach, where they made physical contact with her and forcibly took a picture with her. These men are known to be Chinese group tourists from China. In a 23-second video […]
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